Duke Energy Corporation

Manager, Nuclear Licensing & Regulatory Engagement

Duke Energy Corporation • $120K — $150K *
Seneca, SC 29678In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
  • 10 years of experience in licensing or regulatory affairs with NRC
  • In-depth understanding of 10 CFR Part 50 and Part 52, and NRC procedures
  • Graduation from an ABET-accredited engineering program preferred
  • Exceptional communication skills, both technical and non-technical
  • Experience in managing new nuclear licensing projects

Responsibilities

  • Lead the regulatory team for new nuclear licensing and development activities
  • Manage interactions with the NRC for effective communication
  • Ensure accuracy and timeliness of regulatory correspondence and licensing submissions
  • Oversee licensing scope, schedules, budgets, and work products per NRC regulations
  • Engage with industry organizations for consistency and learning
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive licensing strategies for new projects

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance available
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Access to industry-leading resources and technology
  • Supportive work environment for regulatory engagement
  • Involvement in ground-breaking projects in nuclear energy
Full Job Description
Important Application Submission Information
In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Sunday, August 9, 2026

Within the New Nuclear Generation group, the Manager, Nuclear Licensing Regulatory Engagement is responsible for all phases of licensing projects to ensure project success - overall regulatory strategy; application/submittal scope, schedule and quality; NRC review efficiency; NRC engagement plans. The Manager provides leadership for a team of licensing engineers as well as other internal stakeholders. Current licensing activities underway to support these efforts include:
  • An Early Site Permit application for the Belews Creek, N.C., site that is currently under review by NRC.
  • An update to the Combined Licenses for the W.S. Lee site in Cherokee County, S.C., that was issued by NRC in 2016.
  • Evaluation of application revisions to support updating the Combined Licenses Application for the Harris site in Wake County, N.C., that is permanently in suspension in NRC review.


For more information on Duke Energy's plans with regard to nuclear, please visit Appendix J of the 2025 Carolinas Resource Plan here: appendix-j-nuclear-web.pdf

Responsibilities
  • Provides leadership and direction for the new nuclear regulatory team in support of siting, licensing, and development activities for Duke Energy's new nuclear efforts; establishes priorities, aligns resources, and ensures licensing activities are integrated with overall project objectives.
  • Leads and manages the company's interface with the NRC for all new nuclear licensing projects, ensuring consistent, effective communication with agency staff.
  • Ensures regulatory correspondence, licensing submittals, and other communications to the NRC and applicable regulatory agencies are complete, accurate, timely, and of high quality; provides review and oversight to confirm materials support the approved licensing strategy and project schedule.
  • Develops, manages, and provides oversight of licensing scope, schedules, budgets, and work products associated with 10 CFR Part 50, Part 52, and potentially Part 53 activities; monitors progress, identifies risks, and drives resolution of issues that could affect licensing outcomes.
  • Works closely with industry organizations and participates in NEI working groups to support industry learning, consistency, and standardization; monitors emerging regulatory developments and incorporates applicable lessons learned into Duke Energy's new nuclear licensing approach.
  • Develops and maintains licensing strategies for new nuclear development efforts, including identification of regulatory pathways, key milestones, stakeholder engagement needs, and actions necessary to support successful siting, application development, NRC review, and project execution.


Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or other related degree
  • 10 years' experience in licensing/regulatory affairs interfacing with NRC
  • Working knowledge of 10 CFR Part 50 and Part 52, and of NRC processes


Preferred Qualifications
  • Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or state registration as a Professional Engineer. A Master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B. S. engineering degree.
  • Excellent communication skills -- technical, verbal, written and presentation
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain composure and clarity of thought and purpose when confronted with highly stressful situations
  • Demonstrated effective analytical, problem identification, negotiation and resolution skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across multiple functional areas in an organization, coordinating resources to meet expectations
  • Experience in new nuclear licensing projects


Working Conditions
  • Onsite Mobility Classification - Work will be performed at a company facility. Reliable, consistent transportation is required to ensure timely arrival at the applicable facility.
  • Office environment with occasional (~20%) travel to job sites, conferences and NRC offices
  • The preferred location is the McGuire Nuclear Station, but the selected candidate can sit at any Duke Energy Nuclear facility.


Specific Requirements
  • 10 years' experience in licensing/regulatory affairs interfacing with NRC
  • Working knowledge of 10 CFR Part 50 and Part 52, and of NRC processes


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Travel Requirements
15-25%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
Yes

Represented/Union Position
No

Visa Sponsored Position
No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

About Duke Energy Corporation

Duke Energy is one of the largest energy holding companies in the United States. Its Electric Utilities and Infrastructure business unit serves approximately 7.5 million customers located in six states in the Southeast and Midwest.

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Learn more about Duke Energy Corporation
Size
27,605 employees
Market Cap
$79 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$1.3 billion
5 Year Trend
+2%
Revenue
$23.8 billion
NASDAQ
DUK
* Ladders Estimates

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